Medtronic MiniMed insulin pumps (700G series) may deliver incorrect insulin during airplane takeoff or landing, risking severe hypoglycemia or death. Affected units include MMT-1801, MMT-1805, MMT-1850, MMT-1851 models.
All Medtronic MiniMed pumps (Paradigm series, Minimed 530G, 6XX series, and 7XX series) were found to have the potential for abnormal insulin delivery due to changes in air pressure, which can be found during airplane take-off or landing. An unexpected additional dose of insulin, which can occur during take-off, can result in severe hypoglycemia, altered mental status, seizure, coma, or death. An unexpected under-delivery of insulin, which can occur during landing, can result in severe hyperglycemia, dehydration, diabetic ketoacidosis, or death.
Medtronic MiniMed insulin pumps (700G series) may deliver too much or too little insulin during airplane takeoff or landing, which can cause life-threatening blood sugar issues. This recall affects people who use these pumps for diabetes management.
Changes in air pressure during airplane takeoff or landing can cause the insulin pump to deliver an unexpected extra dose of insulin or not deliver enough insulin. This can lead to severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) during takeoff or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) during landing, both of which can cause coma, seizures, or death.
People using Medtronic MiniMed insulin pumps (700G series) for diabetes management are affected. Those traveling by air are at higher risk due to the specific conditions when the issue occurs.
Check for the model numbers MMT-1801, MMT-1805, MMT-1850, or MMT-1851 on the pump. These pumps were sold with the 700G reference number and are part of the MiniMed 700G series.
Identify the model number on your pump to see if it matches MMT-1801, MMT-1805, MMT-1850, or MMT-1851.
Air pressure changes during takeoff and landing can cause the pump to deliver too much or too little insulin, leading to life-threatening blood sugar issues.
Check your pump model number to see if it's affected. If it is, contact Medtronic MiniMed for guidance on next steps.
The pump may be safe for most activities, but you should avoid air travel without checking with Medtronic MiniMed first.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic MiniMed to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1262-2025 — Medtronic MiniMed Medtronic MiniMed Hello, I own a Medtronic MiniMed that is covered by recall Z-1262-2025 from Medtronic MiniMed. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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